Snow Pea Yakumo Vegetable Seeds

SNOW PEA ‘Yakumo’ Vegetable Seeds

Botanical Name: Pisum sativum

• A high-yielding, tender snow pea variety known for its sweet flavor and crisp texture.
• Produces abundant pods with smooth, flat pods that are ideal for fresh eating, stir-fries, or adding to salads.
• Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate and fiber, supporting a healthy immune system and digestion.
• Cold-tolerant, making it perfect for early spring and late fall planting, with improved flavor when harvested after a light frost.
• Fast-growing, with an early harvest window, allowing for multiple harvests during the growing season.
• Ideal for small spaces, as it has a compact growing habit and can be grown on trellises or in containers.
• Resistant to common pea diseases, providing a reliable crop with minimal maintenance.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Annual vegetable, reaching 45 – 60 cm in height

Sowing Information:

• Sow When:
  • Temperate: March – May
  • Subtropical: April – June
  • Tropical: Not recommended
  • Cool: August – October
  • Arid: Not recommended
• Germination: 7 – 14 days
• Germination Temperature: 10-20 °C
• Depth: 2 – 3 cm deep
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or seed trays for transplanting
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7
• Spacing: 5 – 7 cm between seeds and 30 – 45 cm between rows

Details:

• Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged, especially during dry spells.
• Mulch around plants to help retain moisture and reduce weed growth.
• Harvest snow peas when pods are plump and tender but still flat, usually 60 – 70 days after sowing.

Harvest:

60 – 70 days after sowing